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The Lapworth Local History Group was founded in 1965. The aim of the group is ‘to foster and encourage learning about history with a focus on local issues, Warwickshire and the Midlands of England’. The History Group is affiliated to the Warwickshire Local History Society.

June Visit We finished our summer 2011 programme in style being greeted by Lord Saye and Sele on the lawn at Broughton Castle, Oxfordshire prior to a guided tour of the family residence. A wonderful place to visit, described on the website as ‘about the most beautiful castle in all England’ it has been the setting for many films including ‘The Madness of King George’ and ‘Shakespeare in Love’. The picture shows the entrance to the moated residence.

Memories of Hugh Birkett? Peter Hill of the History society is planning to write a paper about Hugh Birkett, craftsman, furniture designer and former resident of Lapworth.
Peter would be really interested in tracking down memories people might have of him. Here is the article about it that Peter wrote for the Parish Magazine.

Have you thought of joining the group? Joining is easy: come along to one of our meetings to join or contact our secretary, Linda Cousins (linda.cousins@virgin.net) on 01564 782124, or contact our outings secretary, Diana Smith on 01564 782595. Annual membership costs £ 7.50 with new members and visitors always welcome to our meetings. Tea/coffee is available at most meetings along with an enjoyable annual buffet supper (£7.50) at our October meeting. Further details about the Lapworth Local History Group can be obtained from the above.

Details of the history group programme are here. Forthcoming events include the annual buffet supper and talks which will include Compton Verney House, Music in Shakespeare and ‘One Mile of History’ – Henley in Arden High Street, Warwickshire. Visits will include Shugborough Hall and Laycock in Wiltshire.